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Lofthouse Colliery rescue workers
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Lofthouse Colliery rescue workers
Grim faced mines rescue men on their to go down the pit at the Lofthouse Colliery, West Yorkshire. On the 21st March, miners were working at a coal face unaware that nearby were some flooded 19th century mineworkings. Most miners escaped the subsequent rush of water but seven were missing. Hopes that they may have survived in an air pocket proved forlorn. Rescuers reached the scene six days later. Though there was a small air pocket, there were no survivors, and only one body was found. Date: March 1973
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1973 Coal Colliery Miners Mines Rescue Rescuers Lofthouse
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This powerful print captures the grim determination of mines rescue men as they prepare to descend into the depths of Lofthouse Colliery in West Yorkshire. The date is March 1973, a fateful day when miners working at a coal face were suddenly faced with a rush of water from nearby flooded mineworkings. Seven miners were missing, their fate unknown.
Despite hopes that they may have survived in an air pocket, the rescuers' efforts proved fruitless. It took six long days for them to reach the scene, only to discover that there were no survivors and only one body was found. The tragedy of Lofthouse Colliery serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who work underground.
The expressions on the faces of these brave rescue workers tell a story of sorrow and determination. They knew the risks involved in their mission, yet they pressed forward with unwavering resolve. This image is not just a snapshot of history; it is a tribute to those who risked everything to save others in their time of need.
As we look upon this haunting photograph, let us remember the sacrifice made by these courageous individuals and honor their memory. Their legacy lives on in this poignant moment frozen in time.
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